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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.90 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.90 and 80.52 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.90 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.90 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.90 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 23,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503.79/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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